Purple_Scrubs

Purple_Scrubs BSN, RN

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  1. The best hairstyle for female student

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Raewynv's topic in General Students

    There was a hairstyle thread a while back that introduced me to the "sock bun", so I am going to return the favor and introduce it here! If you need long hair pulled up and back, but still neat, this...

  2. Returned to school nursing for good!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Amen to all of this! I am probably going to have to step away from School Nursing for a couple years while focusing on babies, but there is nothing in the world that can pull me back to the hospital...

  3. Fear of the Nurse's Office

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    I have two Pre-K kids who are terrified of me and of the nurse's office in general. So far they have managed to avoid me, but yesterday the teacher came to tell me one of them was obviously not...

  4. And the results are in....

    Purple_Scrubs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I would not say that no one should ever consider private school. In my case, a private, accelerated BSN program (already had a non-nursing bachelor's) ended up being cheaper once you factored in an...

  5. opinions please?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to rae-roo76's topic in General Nursing

    In this job economy, there is no way I would consider taking on additional student loan debt to change careers. I had a bachelor's in business (student loan debt free) and did an accelerated BSN...

  6. Sample nurse malpractice suits

    Purple_Scrubs replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is another site with case studies (some were found guilty some not) that relate to all types of nursing and other medical topics. Very interesting reading. http://www.nursinglaw.com/ Scroll down...

  7. For Those Considering A Career In Nursing

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Career

    Ruby, this should be required reading before applying to nursing school! Wonderful

  8. Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There is no vaccine that is 100%, and the scientists who develop the flu shot do a little more than guess. That is like declining a potentially life-saving treatment because it might not work. Risk...

  9. Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Exactly!!! This is why these discussions frustrate me. You get the inevitable "I'm a American, darn it! No one is going to tell me what to put in my body! I have RIGHTS!!!" Yes, sir or m'am. You have...

  10. And playing the part of school nurse today ...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Have

  11. New School Nurse...need some advice!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to e123o's topic in School

    Be sure to check a temp for headaches too...lots of kids get headaches as their first sign of a fever. The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) has lots of information as well as a bookstore....

  12. how important is GPA?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    I think unless you personally know every nursing manager who is hiring, or you perform a survey, you will never know what they are looking for. Ever interviewed for a job and did not get it? Ever...

  13. Vent - June cannot get here soon enough

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    My school is going through some growing pains this year, and many of the staff including myself are not enjoying the changes. We have an extended day (8-4 instead of 8-3 for elementary), and an...

  14. 1st week on job and absolutely hate it!!

    Purple_Scrubs replied to mrw322's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I honestly think that every single job I've had in my lifetime was one I wanted to quit within the first week! It is stressful and always an adjustment period with a new job. I do sort of see where...

  15. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    No problemo. I probably should have direct quoted it to remove any confusion

  16. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    Emphasis mine. This is the statement I was responding

  17. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    Um, maybe you should go back and read. I never quoted you. OhioStudentRN DID state that there is NO overlap. Taking this a bit personal, aren't

  18. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    No overlap between CNA and RN? Really? Let's look at vital signs. CNA Scope: Take vital signs. Recognize VS that are outside of parameters and notify RN. RN Scope: Take vital signs. Recognize VS that...

  19. Totally out of the loop

    Purple_Scrubs posted a topic in School

    Venting...why does it occur to NO ONE that the nurse needs to know when major changes happen on campus, such as the gym being closed for random days/weeks at a time (when everyone knows I do my...

  20. Unhappy with medical care...let them know or just go?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a letter, and keeping it factual and keep the emotion out of it. If the tone of the letter smacks of anger, they are less likely to take it

  21. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    A better analogy would be...does having experience as an Assistant Coach help one who is now the Head Coach? Or experience as Assistant Manager helping someone who becomes a Manager. Surely it does....

  22. From honeymoon to hell in a few short weeks...

    Purple_Scrubs replied to TLSpaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand how disappointing this must be. I did my senior preceptorship on a Tele unit and absolutely loved everything about it. I was estatic when I was hired onto that unit and thought that night...

  23. How does it make you feel?

    Purple_Scrubs replied to prettymica's topic in General Nursing

    I make it a point NOT to tell healthcare providers that I am a nurse. I want to be treated like any other patient. I have seen inpatients not checked on as often because "oh, she's a nurse, she knows...

  24. Vent - June cannot get here soon enough

    Purple_Scrubs replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    The extended schedule has to do with a grant that is supposed to improve test scores. A bunch of baloney if you ask me. The kids are tired, the teachers are tired, everyone is cranky...not helpful in...

  25. Should I stay or should I go? I don't know.

    Purple_Scrubs replied to newSN's topic in General Nursing

    Location, location, location :) The job will come eventually if you are patient and persistent. Since you are comfortable with hubby's income, I would let him take his dream job. You get your dream...